Chairman's Corner; March 9, 2026
- Susan Ruch
- 12 minutes ago
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Just a couple of weeks ago we were treated to one of the greatest State of the Union Addresses ever given, in my humble opinion. President Trump was spot-on for two hours (the longest in history) with one major achievement after another. I marvel at how this President, at his age, can speak for two hours with continuous commitment and humor. President Trump emphasized that America is roaring back into a Golden Age. He always gives us a sense of pride and an understanding of how exceptional our country truly is.
With the President's willingness to share the extraordinary people of our country, he invited Buddy Tagert, who served in World War II and is now 100 years old, and is looking forward to July 4, 2026. Petty Officer Scott Ruskin saved Millie Kate and an additional 164 people in the tragic flash floods last year at the girls' camp in Texas. President Trump awarded Scott the Legion of Merit for Extraordinary
Heroism. Connor Hellebuyck, the goalie of the United States Men's Hockey Team, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Unbelievably, he saved 41 of the 42 shots fired at him from the Canadian team.
Additionally, President Trump awarded Navy Captain Royce
Williams, now 100 years old, the Congressional Medal of Honor. Royce was an extraordinary pilot, flying over 220 missions in WW II, the Korean War, and Vietnam. These people are examples of the patriots we claim as True Americans.
Assuming most of you watched the State of the Union, I am
going to list the highlights we must share proudly wherever we can. Our citizens must understand the success we have achieved under President Trump. Understand that when you look at the picture of the Senate, the Republicans are standing, and our Senators Rosen and Cortez Masto are sitting. They are supposed to represent us but instead are taking a political position against their constituents. We must be actively involved so that we keep the House of Representatives and Congress. Furthermore we must convince everyone to vote #StraightRed-2026!
Highlights of Trump's Administration for the last year:
Last Year, Every Serviceman/woman received a $1776 Dividend for their duty.
"Stop the Insider Trading Act" Legislation that stops Congress from benefiting from Insider Trading. Now Congress needs to pass the bill (H.R.7008).
Classified the Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction. The Fentanyl flow is down by 50%.
To keep Americans Safe, they have increased the budget for the Armed Forces to one trillion dollars.
With the discovery of 19 billion dollars in fraud in Minnesota in the Somali community, and with fraud discovered in California and other states, Vice President Vance has been given the Department of War on Fraud. Go get `em JD!
President Trump promised Iran would never have Nuclear Capabilities, and with Operation Midnight Hammer, he ensured they would not have a nuclear weapon any time soon. The Air Force has moved 11 F-22 Raptors, stealth fighters, into southern Israel. These F-22's are the envy of the world. We now have air supremacy and Iran's Air Force is out of the fight.
Trump Accounts: Babies born from 2025 to 2028 will get a huge perk: the Federal Government will deposit $ 1,000 into their accounts. Major companies are also pledging contributions.
The murder rate is the lowest since 1900.
Zero illegal aliens have been admitted in the last nine months.
Trump RX as a site to find pharmaceuticals at a reduced price. There was an example of a $4,000 prescription that was now available for $500. (https://trumprx.gov/)
Secured over $18 Trillion in commitments from foreign investors.
Lifted 2.4 million Americans off of food stamps in one year.
Increased oil production by over 600,000 barrels per day. The U.S. received over 80 million barrels of oil from Venezuela.
Implemented tax cuts, including no tax on tips, over time, and social security for seniors.
This list is just a small sampling of Trump's accomplishments in one year. We need to be involved in this election cycle to ensure Trump's agenda, the agenda that we voted for, continues to move forward.
President Trump and the Prime Minister of Israel are determined to dismantle Iranian military capabilities. The attack was determined to be necessary for the future safety of Israel and the Americans. Destroying the evil of the regime, who proclaim "death to America", that has been in rule for 47 years is monumental.
We are taking a step forward to bring peace to the Middle East, Israel, and the United States. We need to look at Iran's history over the last 50 years. From 1979 to 1981, we had the Iranian Hostage Crisis, in which they held 52 hostages for 444 days. In 1983, the Beirut Barracks were bombed by Iran-backed Hezbollah, where they attacked US Marine barracks, killing 241 US service members. Iran has for years tried desperately to develop a nuclear bomb, but it has also continually conducted cyber operations targeting our infrastructure.
Meanwhile, they chant "Death to America." The Democrats, meanwhile, are losing their minds, demonstrating their lack of love for America and just their continued hate of President Trump. Things might have been much different if Democrat President Obama had not delivered $400 million in Cash on pallets to Iran on January 17, 2016, just a few days before Donald Trump took office. $1.3 billion was additionally paid, considered an interest payment on the $400 million. Under Biden, $6 billion was freed from a sanction waiver that had been frozen in Korea. Obama and Biden, both Democrat Presidents, we must ask whether they were just weak or if it was their desire for the continued destruction of America. Fortunately, we now have President Trump, a strong President looking out for America.
Carson City Politics: 2nd Congressional District. We now must take an intense interest in electing the best candidate for Congressman Mark Amodei's seat. Many people have announced they will file this coming week for the 2nd Congressional District in Northern Nevada. As we move toward the Primary in June, we must be sure to determine who the best candidate is to support the Trump administration's agenda and represent Northern Nevada and rural communities. Stay tuned for opportunities to meet and talk with candidates in the near future. We are expecting a large number of candidates to run for this position. It promises to be very interesting.
CCRP Upcoming Events
*March 13, Movie Night at the Carson City Republican Party Headquarters, 1971 California Street. This month, we will be showing the Trump Prophecy. This movie gives evidence that Donald Trump is a Man for a time such as this. Come out and enjoy this film with your friends, along with pizza, salad, and drinks. We ask for a $10 donation for this enjoyable evening. Personally, I have seen this movie twice and really enjoy it. We hope to see you there.
Lincoln Day Dinner, March 21, at the Casino Fandango. Our Keynote Speaker this year is proudly our Governor Joe Lombardo. The event is our largest fundraiser of the year and is always a very interesting evening. This year, we will have some very unique live auction items, including a very special quilt celebrating the 250th Anniversary of our country, designed by one of our own, Elysse Johnston. The menu includes a prime rib carving station and Lincoln's favorite Chicken Marsala. Be sure to purchase your tickets before March 18. We always host a very fun evening. You may purchase your tickets online or at the headquarters, 1971 California Street.
Save The Dates
The Carson City Republican Party has two important events coming up.
On April 30, we will host a Town Hall at Casino Fandango from 6 to 9 PM. All Republican Candidates are welcome to participate. More information will be coming out shortly. Candidates: for more information, contact Susan@ (775) 351-3917.
On May 17, we will be hosting Freedom 250 with the TPA Faith Coalition at the Capital Amphitheater from 1 to 5 PM. We will have people from all walks of life speaking about the wonders of America, Prayers for our country, music, and food vendors. Save the date; more information will be available shortly.
We will be setting up a "Call to Action" on our website for voters to call Senators and Congressmen. We must make our elected representatives understand that we are "Paying Attention." I recently found this site very easy to use, and it lists Senators and Congressmen in alphabetical order. While watching TV, you can easily write your message and send it to all 100 Senators in the evening by copying and pasting it to each person. You can also use this site for Congress. Explore the site; it has a lot of information. https://www.270towin.com/elected-officials/contact-us-senators
Patriots Urgent Call for Action
ACTION NEEDED: Make Calls Send Emails Send Letters
At this time, I urge all of you to write and call the Senators to urge them to PASS "The Save America Act." Hopefully, the War in Iran will be over quickly, and we need a vote on the floor of the Senate so we can see who is not in favor of Voter ID. I promise Rosen and Cortez Masto will vote against it even though over 80% of the people on both sides of the Isle want Voter ID.
Thank you for your continued support. We cannot do it without you. We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming events. The CCRP wishes we did not have to ask for donations, but our organization is operated solely on donations. No one receives a salary; we just run on the pure love of our America. If you could graciously spare $20 a month, we would be extremely grateful. We need to mail the slate cards to Republican voters for the Primary and for the General Election. It's very costly but necessary. We NEED TO VOTE RED with no errors. I thank you in advance for your generosity.
May God bless you, Carson City, Nevada, and America. Susan Ruch, Your Chairman
"The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty." – James Madison (1809-1817)
"Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time." - Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
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